Karnataka High Court decision on hijab : Mehbooba Mufti disappointed Governor Arif Khan satisfie
In the Indian state of Karnataka High Court has upheld the decision to ban hijab in schools and colleges saying that hijab is not an integral part of Islam. Following Karnataka High Courts decision on the hijab reactions from important people in the political & legal fields have been coming to the fore.
Following the ruling Karnataka Chief Minister Basu Raj Bomai has appealed to Muslim students to respect the courts decision and continue their studies in the classroom.
Former Chief Minister of Indian administered Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti wrote in a tweet that the decision of the Karnataka High Court to continue the ban on hijab is disappointing. On the one hand we are talking about women's empowerment on the other hand we are depriving them of the right to a simple choice. It's not just about religion it is about freedom of choice.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-e-Muslimeen AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi
Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-e-Muslimeen AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi expressed disappointment over the decision.
He has made several tweets in which he has said that it was a matter of personal freedom and not of religion. He has said that i don't agree with the decision of the court.
In another tweet he wrote I hope the petitioners will go to the Supreme Court. I also hope that not only the All India Muslim Personal Law Board but also other religious organizations will appeal against this decision because it Fundamental rights of culture speech and freedom of expression have been suspended.
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Owaisi said constitution says that everyone has the freedom to think express believe & worship. If it is necessary to cover my head in my faith then it is my right to do so. Hijab is also like an act of worship.
Governor of Kerala Arif Muhammad Khan
Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan has welcomed the decision. I am just happy to be free he told ANI. This decision is in favor of equality.
Islam is a religion based on equality. It is a conspiracy to deprive women of their rights. I think after this decision promising girls will have better opportunities she said. Will
Arif Mohammad Khan said that similar arguments were being given in the case of three divorces it took a long time for people to understand that it is not compatible with Islam similarly in the case of hijab it is important to understand .
Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also reacted to the decision
Sanjay Hegde counsel for the petitioners
Leading lawyer and legal challenger Sanjay Hegde has said that the decision of Karnataka High Court will be challenged in the Supreme Court.
Talking to TV channels, he said that no argument is wrong arguments have been put before the court the court has decided which argument is correct in its view therewill be many appeals on this decision we We will go to the Supreme Court.
Prahlad Joshi Union Minister
Following the Karnataka High Courts decision in the hijab dispute case Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that he welcomes the courts decision and appeals to all the people of the country and the state to move forward.
He said that the main task of the students is education, therefore education should be continued leaving everything behind.
Former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Omar Abdullah
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed disappointment over the Karnataka High Courtsdecision.
He tweeted Whatever your opinion about the hijab it is not a matter of dress it is a question of a womans right to choose her own dress or not. It is ironic that this fundamental right has not been protected.
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